Trade Review Reflects Stricter Loans and Mixed Signals
R G Dun and Co reports tighter commercial loans as a chief trade hesitation. Banks show improved willingness to extend support, with cotton delays and weather affecting late collections yet overall trade remains healthy. Regional notes include strong railroad activity, lower wool demand, and limited labor troubles amid ongoing manufacturing activity. A strike at a Baltimore and Ohio employee dispute leads to a freight blockade and four miles of tracks filled with freight. workers remain orderly and none intend to extend the strike.
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Yeur
R. G. Dun & Co
St. Louis
Baltimore
Detroit m
Dallas
New Orleans
Cincinnati
Chicago
Hartford
New Haven
Hiladelphia
Baltimore and Ohio
Kite in the Failure of the Chicago Safe and Lock Co
The Chicago Safe and Lock Company collapses with liabilities and assets around $700,000. President Campbell allegedly misused funds in a failed effort to revive the firm, leading to an assign ment. Police pursue theories as faces of the company fade and a suspected suicide is noted. A separate report from Pa discusses yardmen quitting the Baltimore and Ohio railroad over job unrest and terminations.
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Kite
Chicago Safe and Lock Company
In H. Campbell
Chicago Safe Ick Company
Mrr
Camps
Ilure
Poe
Rense
Jiedeta Wilihiver
Railroads Curtailing Orders for Steel Rails
A Washington official warns that railroad curtailment and cancellations of steel rail orders could broaden financial distress across the industry. Two Pennsylvania factories closed, laying off 1,700 workers after railroads canceled principal yearly orders, with managers fearing future business if lawsuits were pursued.
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Washington City
Pennsylvania
Higgins Company Dissolution Replaces Old Soap Firm
It is reported that Charles S. Higgins & Co. the Brooklyn soap maker faced long financial strain due to a tight money market. The firm stopped payments on notes for a week and dissolved, forming a new stock company named Charles S. Higgins Company with major creditors joining to manage the business.
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New York
Charles S. Higgins & Co
Brooklyn
Charles 8. Higgins
Meyer Cotton House Seeks Extension Amid Panic Losses
The New Orleans cotton house of W. & A. Meyer suspends with liabilities of 2.5 million dollars and assets of 5 million. It is the third largest cotton house in the country and planned to be among the wealthiest. They will seek an extension and offer to pay dollar for dollar. The financial panic, slow collections, and a drop in cotton prices contributed to the collapse.
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New Orleans
Dec
W. &A. Meyer
Gas supply failure reported in Upper Sandusky
The natural gas supply in Upper Sandusky Ohio has failed with wells located in Hancock county, the largest gas county in the state, indicating the supply there is giving out.
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Upper
Sandusky
Ohio
Hancock County
Dry goods merchant Edward H Ammi assigns to Albert N Smith
New York December 8 Edward H Ammi a dry goods merchant of 6 Worth Street has made an assignment to Albert N Smith of Orange New Jersey as assignee for benefit of creditors.
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New York
Edward H. Ammidown
Worth Street
Albert N. Smith
Orange
Bull & Grant Implement Co Fails With Large Liabilities
San Francisco reports the Bull and Grant Implement company has failed with liabilities of 73,000 and assets of 52,000. The notice cites a sharp deficit and outlines the insolvency affecting creditors and regional trade impacts.
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San Francisco
Bull & Grant Implement Company
Patrons of Industry Organizes Michigan Union
In Greenville Michigan the state executive board reports the Patrons of Industry has organized and incorporated a Patrons Commercial Union of Michigan with capital stock of 100000. Offices will be in Lansing with branches to follow. The group aims to act as a purchasing agency for members across the state to obtain goods at lower prices.
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Greenville
Mich
The
Patrons of Industry
John Taylor
Patrons’ Commercial Union of Michigan
Leach
Lansing
Church votes to retain forgery convict on rolls
At Plymouth church in Brooklyn a letter from Allert TH Smith, recently convicted of forgery and sentenced to seventeen years, prompted a resolution. Dr Abbott moved to keep Smith on the church rolls, arguing sincere repentance warrants return to the faith. the measure passed unanimously.
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New York
Plymouth Church
Brooklyn
Allert TH. Smith
Meniorshin
Abbott
Sanitius Hhiane
Nednan
White Caps raid in Harrison county injures several locals
A band of White Caps raided Harrison county on Thursday night. They whipped men including Shuck and Mervin in Hith township and David Lowe in Washington township, threatening others to reform their morals or face consequences.
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New Albayy
Ind
Harrison County
Shuck
Mervin
Hith Township
David Lowe
Fielding Rickard
Washington Township
Fort Worth Tragedy as Man Kills Woman then Self
In Fort Worth Texas Thursday night Ben Mabley fatally stabbed Lizzie Ford and wounded himself. The incident adds to a string of violent crimes reported across the era.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Ben Mabley
Lizzie Ford
St. Louis
Bishop Courtney
Nova Scotia
St. James Church
Chicago
Halifax
Un dine Steam Schooner Wrecks Off Santa Barbara Coast
The Un dine, a small steam schooner owned by Capt. G. Philis of Santa Barbara, wrecked while crossing from the islands. Its three man crew is reported lost, with one survivor sinking while being chased from the vessel as the Santa Crus reported the wreck.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
G. Philis
Santa Crus
State holds bond on Meadville bank failure
State Treasurer Boyer said Pennsylvania had a 100000 deposit in Delamunter & Co. of Meadville, which suspended yesterday, but no loss is expected since the deposit is protected by a bond. A schooner crew died when the W. R. Lloyd from Lockeport NS ran aground at Pomaquet Forks.
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Philadelphia
Dec
Boyer
Delamunter & Co
Meadville
Halifax
Pomaquet Forks
W. R. Lloyd
Lockeport
N.S
Syrup of Figs Promotes Gentle Kidney and Bowel Health
Advertises Syrup of Figs as a pleasant taste remedy that cleanses the system, dispels fevers and headaches, cures habitual constipation, and acts promptly on the kidneys and bowels. Claims the product is made from healthy substances, widely sold in 5% and 1 bottles, with druggists ready to procure if unavailable.
Distress Fund Drives Help Kansas Farm Families
Kansas distress scene reported from Atchison and Rawlins county as villagers seek aid after mass emigration and blocked relief. John Cox appeals for food money and clothing, warning many may starve without rapid help as hundreds struggle to survive.
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Atchison, Kan
John Cox
Rawlins County
Kan
Death of an Aged Divine in Cincinnati
Rev. J. C. White, the oldest Presbyterian minister in Cincinnati, died Friday night at age 85. He served the city for nearly fifty years and was a longstanding spiritual leader in the community.
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Cincinnati
J. C. White
Grain and livestock prices across markets from Chicago to Toledo
December prices show wheat and corn mixed with weak hog and poultry demand across major exchanges. Chicago reports December wheat at 1.34 to 1.40 dollars, corn around 0.30 to 0.51, oats firm, while hogs and dressed poultry show softer demand. Livestock at Union Stock Yards display lighter, mixed buying. Toledo quotes confirm lower wheat and steady corn with firm oats and seed sale figures. Wisconsin apples and dairy remain unchanged amid overall market tightness.
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Chica
Board of Trade
Skye
Anary
Janary
Mao
Silo
Lord Demoimber
Livestoon
Abe Union
Wisconsin
Burbank
New York
Toledo
Ohio
Corn—Co
Croker Brother of Tammany Leader Dies in New York
Edward Croker, brother of Richard Croker, the Tammany Hall leader, died early Saturday morning at his New York City residence, prompting local tributes and notices.
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New York
Edward Croker
Richard Croker
Tammany
Local Drug Store Praises King Remedies and Guarantees
The Anthony block Drug Store proclaims years of selling Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Dr King's New Life Pills Bucklen's Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters. They guarantee satisfaction with purchases and offer refunds if results are not satisfactory.
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Dr. King
Bucklen
Good. Andrews
Anthony Blovk
Woodworth Revival Services Tonight and Tomorrow
Mrs Woodworth will conduct divine services at the Ethel of the Church of God in the city tonight at 7 oclock and tomorrow at 2 pm All are invited J Vinson Pastor Also a Cincinnati return fare of 225 via the Big Four Route from Dec 12 to Dec 15 details from B F Gribben ticket agent.
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Cincinnati
B. F. Gribben
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